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Trane Commercial North America Recipients

In September, Trane recognized Grand Hyatt New York with the Energy
Efficiency Leader Award. As one of New York City's iconic hotel
properties and one of the first to support the NYC Carbon Challenge,
Grand Hyatt New York made a commitment to sustainable practices with
the help of NYSERDA and Con Edison.

University of Florida - 2017

The University of Florida was chosen as one of three 2017 award
recipients due to its outstanding commitment to best practices in
energy efficiency and sustainability. Trane believes that the
University of Florida’s efforts exemplifies leadership in energy
efficiency and environmental stewardship and recognizes their overall
commitment in implementing their vision of sustainability.

Parkway Properties recently completed building upgrades which enable
the 25-year-old One Orlando Centre to compete head-to-head with newer
commercial buildings. The improvements reduced annual energy costs by
34 percent and annual potable water usage by more than 30 percent
while increasing the building’s Energy Star rating by nearly 50
percent. Incorporating an energy management approach helps ensure that
the building continues to perform optimally. Learn more about the company's commitment to
environmental stewardship.

Belmont University - 2016

With enrollment more than doubling in 15 years, Belmont
University, a Christian teaching university located in Nashville,
Tennessee, grew from a 1.5-million-square-foot campus to a
50-building, 4-million-square-foot campus. Leaders undertook energy
efficient and sustainable design and improvements that held energy
cost increases to just 10 percent, despite a more than 70 percent
increase in building square footage. Belmont University made
improvements which include implementing an integrated campus-wide
controls system to track energy use, proactively manage costs and
drive better operational decisions. Learn more about the university's long-term
commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

The Virginia Department of Forensic Science is completing upgrades
to improve the air quality within its Richmond, Norfolk, Roanoke and
Manassas facilities, and help increase employee comfort and
productivity while reducing the state’s environmental impact. DFS
leaders expect that the improvements, when completed by year-end 2015,
will reduce energy consumption by over 40 percent and save more than
$1 million of taxpayer dollars in annual energy and operating costs.
The project also supports Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s 2014 Virginia Energy
Plan on reducing energy consumption in state buildings and his
Executive Order 31 which directs state agencies to reduce their
electricity consumption in state buildings by 15 percent by 2017. Learn more about the agency’s commitment to best
practices in energy efficiency and sustainability.

Pacific Palms Resort completed infrastructure upgrades to generate
first-year savings of more than $540,000 in energy and operational
costs, with nearly $343,000 in energy costs alone. Learn more about the California resort’s
commitment to operational and energy efficiency.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles – 2014

The Virginia DMVupdated its building’s aging infrastructure
to increase the efficiency of lighting, water usage and temperature
control. These upgrades reduced energy consumption by up to 36 percent
while saving $284,000 annually. Learn more about the Virginia DMV’s efficient operations.

City of Vestavia Hills – 2014

Located in Alabama, the City of Vestavia Hills replaced outdated
lighting with highly efficient illumination at the city’s pool, sports
fields and tennis courts. These improvements decreased energy usage by
nearly 50 percent and reduced maintenance costs by up to $5,000 per
month. Read more about the city’s conversion to more
sustainable infrastructure.

Liberty Property Trust – 2014

A full-service HVAC and building automation provider, Liberty
Property Trust reduced its southeast Pennsylvania real estate
portfolio’s energy usage by more than 15 percent since 2008.
Additionally, 28 of the 43 buildings owned by Liberty have earned the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR
certification. Read more about Liberty’s commitment to energy efficiency.

St. Lucie County School District – 2014

Located inFort Pierce, Florida, St. Lucie County School
District completed infrastructure upgrades that cut energy costs by up
to 40 percent, saving up to $5 million a year. Previously ranked 60
out of the 67 Florida school districts ranked for energy usage, St.
Lucie County is now ranked 18th. Read more about the school district’s
sustainable improvements.

Hardin Medical Center– 2014

A not-for-profit healthcare provider located in Savannah, Tennessee,
Hardin Medical Center reduced its annual energy and operational costs
by 30 percent with infrastructure improvements. The hospital also
received an $11,500 rebate from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
for reducing its load on the electrical grid. Read more about Hardin Medical Center’s efforts
to provide a more comfortable environment for patients and staff while
increasing operational efficiency.

Outside of St. Louis, Missouri, Dunklin R-V School District
completed upgrades including modernizing its HVAC system to save
$300,000 a year in future capital costs. Read more about the operationally efficient
improvements to the district’s early childhood program buildings.

Ridgewood High School – 2013

In Chicago, Illinois, Ridgewood High School reduced energy costs by
18 percent with lighting and infrastructure upgrades, while also
reducing noise levels from the nearby Chicago O’Hare International
Airport. Read more about the steps Ridgewood High School
is taking toward a greener future.

Racine Unified School District – 2013

Located in Racine, Wisconsin, Racine Unified School District updated
outdated systems in its four middle schools and 11 elementary schools,
saving $150,000 in annual utility expenses and operational costs. Read more about the school district’s
sustainable initiatives.

COUNTRY Financial – 2013

COUNTRY Financial, which offers financial products and services to
one million households across the country, completed system upgrades
at its five-story office building in St. Paul, Minnesota as part of a
company-wide plan to reduce energy costs. Read more about the company’s sustainable approach.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) – 2013

A Georgia school district, SCCPSS aimed to transform its district
facilities into high performance buildings. By upgrading the HVAC
systems in 21 district buildings, lighting systems in 26 buildings,
and building automation systems in 26 facilities, SCCPSS saved more
than $1.2 million in annual utility and operational costs. Learn more about the school system’s transition
to more efficient operations.

The high school not only reduced its energy consumption by over 50
percent, but also used the savings resulting from the project to pay
for the infrastructure upgrades. Learn more about “performance contracting” and
how it supports energy efficiency.

Financial Statement Services, Inc. (FSSI) – 2012

FSSI completed energy conservation measures at its 168,000
square-foot corporate headquarters, saving $72,000 per year.
Additionally, the company received a rebate from Southern California
Edison, one of the nation’s largest utilities, for nearly $53,000. Learn more about FSSI’s building upgrades that
significantly reduced its energy consumption.

Clayton County – 2012

A community just south of Atlanta, Clayton County saved $820,000 in
energy costs within the first year of completing building upgrades in
seven county facilities. Upgrades included replacing or redesigning
HVAC systems to increase temperature control, reducing energy
consumption and decreasing operating costs. Learn more about Clayton County’s highly
efficient improvements.

Three Rivers Community Schools – 2012

A Michigan school district, Three Rivers Community Schools cut
energy costs by more than 30 percent with infrastructure upgrades.
Improvements included the installation of high-efficiency lighting and
optimization of HVAC control systems, which significantly lowered its
energy consumption. See more about Three Rivers Community Schools’
commitment to energy and operational sustainability.

Rock Creek Unified School District – 2012

Located in Kansas, Rock Creek Unified School District saved nearly
$154,000 a year after completing energy efficiency improvements,
including lighting, HVAC, insulation and water conservation upgrades.
Learn how the district enhanced its learning
environments while increasing operational efficiency.

Central Montcalm School District –2012

Located in Stanton, Michigan, Central Montcalm School District
reduced its overall energy costs by 20 percent—or $68,000
annually—through high efficiency upgrades in four of its buildings.
Improvements included lighting retrofits, a roof-mounted wind turbine
and solar panels, and the replacement of a 45-year-old boiler with two
energy-efficient condensing boilers. Watch to learn more about the district’s steps to
become environmentally sustainable.

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